Smeg A1C User manual

Contents
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1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE AND PROPER USE _______________29
2. INSTALLATION OF THE APPLIANCE ________________________31
3. DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS _____________________________33
4. USE OF THE COOKING HOB _______________________________38
5. USE OF THE OVEN_______________________________________40
6. AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES ________________________________41
7. COOKING HINTS_________________________________________42
8. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ____________________________48
9. EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE __________________________51
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSTALLER: these are intended for the
qualified technician who must install the appliance, set it functioning
and carry out an inspection test.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER: these contain user advice,
description of the commands and the correct procedures for cleaning
and maintenance of the appliance.

Introduction
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1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE AND PROPER USE
THIS MANUAL IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE APPLIANCE AND
THEREFORE MUST BE KEPT IN ITS ENTIRETY AND IN AN ACCESSIBLE
PLACE FOR THE WHOLE WORKING LIFE OF THE COOKER. WE ADVISE
READING THIS MANUAL AND ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS THEREIN BEFORE
USING THE COOKER. INSTALLATION MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS IN
FORCE. THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR DOMESTIC USES AND
CONFORMS TO CURRENT REGULATIONS IN FORCE. THE APPLIANCE HAS
BEEN BUILT TO CARRY OUT THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS: COOKING AND
HEATING-UP OF FOOD. ALL OTHER USES ARE CONSIDERED IMPROPER.
THE MANUFACTURER DECLINES ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR IMPROPER
USE.
DO NOT LEAVE THE PACKING IN THE HOME ENVIRONMENT. SEPARATE
THE VARIOUS WASTE MATERIALS AND TAKE THEM TO THE NEAREST
SPECIAL GARBAGE COLLECTION CENTRE.
IT IS OBLIGATORY FOR THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO BE GROUNDED
ACCORDING TO THE METHODS REQUIRED BY SAFETY RULES.
THE PLUG TO BE CONNECTED TO THE POWER CABLE AND THE SOCKET
MUST BE THE SAME TYPE AND MUST CONFORM TO CURRENT
REGULATIONS.
THE SOCKET MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AFTER THE APPLIANCE HAS BEEN
BUILT IN.
NEVER UNPLUG BY PULLING ON THE CABLE.
IMMEDIATELY AFTER INSTALLATION CARRY OUT A BRIEF INSPECTION
TEST OF THE APPLIANCE, FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.
SHOULD THE APPLIANCE NOT FUNCTION, DISCONNECT IT FROM THE
SUPPLY AND CALL THE NEAREST TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTRE.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE APPLIANCE.
ALWAYS CHECK THAT THE CONTROL KNOBS ARE IN THE POSITION
0(OFF) WHEN YOU FINISH USING THE HOB.

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NEVER PUT INFLAMMABLE OBJECTS IN THE OVEN: THEY COULD BE
ACCIDENTALLY LIGHTED AND CAUSE FIRES.
THE I.D. PLATE WITH TECHNICAL DATA, REGISTRATION NUMBER AND
BRAND NAME IS POSITIONED VISIBLY IN THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT.
THE PLATE MUST NOT BE REMOVED.
DO NOT INSTALL THIS APPLIANCE ON A RAISED PLATFORM
DURING USE THE APPLIANCE BECOMES VERY HOT. TAKE CARE NOT TO
TOUCH THE HEATING ELEMENTS INSIDE THE OVEN.
DO NOT PUT PANS WITHOUT PERFECTLY SMOOTH AND FLAT BOTTOMS
ON THE COOKING HOB GRIDS.
NEVER USE THE COOKING HOB AS A WORK SURFACE.
ATTENTION: IN CASE OF A CRACK BEING DETECTED IN THE GLAZED
CERAMIC HOB, IMMEDIATELY DISCONNECT FROM MAINS AND CONTACT
THE NEAREST SERVICING CENTRE.
THE APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED FOR USE BY ADULTS. DO NOT ALLOW
CHILDREN TO GO NEAR OR PLAY WITH IT.
REPLACED APPLIANCES MUST BE TAKEN TO A SPECIAL GARBAGE
COLLECTION CENTRE.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility for damage to persons
or things caused by non-observance of the above prescriptions or by
interference with any part of the appliance or by the use of non-original
spares.

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2. INSTALLATION OFTHE APPLIANCE
This unit is equipped with a type Y fire protection, and may be set
against walls that are higher than the hob.
2.1 Electrical connection
Make sure that the power line voltage matches the specifications
indicated on the rating plate located inside the storage compartment.
This rating plate must never be removed.
On the power line, install an omnipolar cut-off device with contact cut-off
distance greater than or equal to 3 mm, located in an easily accessible
position near the unit.
The appliance is fitted with a terminal board at the rear for electrical
connections (see following diagram). To access, remove the rear cover.

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For operation on 400-415V3N ∼
∼∼
∼ :use an
H05RR-F-type five-core cable (5 x 2.5 mm2).
For operation on 400-415V2N ∼
∼∼
∼ :use an
H05RR-F-type four-core cable (4 x 4 mm2).
For operation on 230-240V ∼
∼∼
∼ :use an
H05RR-F-type three-core cable (3 x 6 mm2).
The cable end to be connected to the
appliance must be provided with an ground
wire (yellow-green) at least 20 mm longer.
Complete wiring up to power supply with an appropriately rated five-core
plug (see data plate) or, in case of operation from a 230V∼
∼∼
∼power supply,
with a three-core plug. Make sure that plug and wall socket are of the
same type and are in conformity with regulations in force. Make sure that
the appliance is properly earthed. Before powering, check that the power
line is properly earthed. Avoid using adapters or shunters.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility for damage to persons
or things caused by non-observance of the above prescriptions or by
interference with any part of the appliance.
2.2 Levelling
Adjust the four feet so as to set the appliance on a perfectly level plane.
For this purpose, loosen the lock nut and unscrew the foot. The range of
adjustment of the screw is 10 mm.

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3. DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS
3.1 Front control panel
All the cooker controls and commands are on the front panel.
Before using the oven check that the electronic programmer is showing
the symbol ; see paragraph “3.2.1 Clock adjustment”.
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS
OVEN THERMOSTAT
CENTRAL
COOKING ZONE
OVEN FUNCTIONS
REAR RIGHT-HAND
COOKING ZONE
FRONT LEFT-HAND
COOKING ZONE
FRONT RIGHT-HAND
COOKING ZONE
REAR LEFT-HAND
COOKING ZONE
THERMOSTAT KNOB
Selection of cooking temperature is carried out by turning
the knob clockwise to the required temperature, between
50° and 250°C.
The tell-tale light comes on to indicate that the oven is
warming up. When it goes out it means that the required
temperature has been reached. Regular flashing means
that oven temperature is being constantly maintained at
the programmed level.
COOKING HOB SIGNAL LAMP (A)
Signal lamp Aon indicates that one or more of the cooking zones are
heating. When all knobs are set to 0, the lamp goes off.

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FUNCTION SWITCH KNOB
Turn the knob to select from the following functions:
NO FUNCTION SET
OVEN LIGHT GRILL ELEMENT +
VENTILATION
UPPER AND LOWER
HEATING ELEMENT
LOWER HEATING ELEMENT +
VENTILATED HEATING ELEMENT
GRILL ELEMENT VENTILATED HEATING ELEMENT
+ VENTILATION
COOKING HOB CONTROL KNOB
Standard heating
The circle next to each knob indicates the cooking zone it
controls. To heat, turn the knob to the desired position
(1 to 9). Adjustment is continuous so that the appliance
also operates at any intermediate value. To turn off, return
the knob to 0.
Double heating
The circle next to each knob indicates the
cooking zone it controls. To heat the inner
cooking zone, turn the knob to the desired
position (1 to 9).
To heat both the inner and outer cooking zones, turn the knob to or
and then release. The knob will thus return to 9. To adjust heating
intensity, rotate the knob anticlockwise to the desired position. To return
to heating of the inner cooking zone only, set the knob back to 0 and then
turn to the desired position (1to 9). To switch off, return knob to 0.

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3.2 Electronic Programmer
LIST OF FUNCTIONS
MINUTE-COUNTER KEY
COOKING TIME KEY
END-OF-COOKING KEY
DECREASE TIME KEY
INCREASE TIME KEY
3.2.1 Clock adjustment
When using the oven for the first time, or after a power failure, the display
flashes regularly and indicates . Press the keys and at
the same time the keys o : each single press changes the time by 1
minute either up or down.
Before setting the programmer activate the desired function and
temperature.
3.2.2 Semiautomatic cooking
Use this setting for automatic oven switch-off at the end of cooking time.

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By pressing key , the display lights up, showing ; keep the key
pressed and at the same time, press keys o to set the cooking
time.
Release key to start the programmed cooking time count. The display
will now show the right time together with symbols Aand .
3.2.3 Automatic cooking
Use this setting to automatically start and stop the oven.
By pressing key , the display lights up showing ; keep the key
pressed and at the same time, press keys or to set the cooking
time.
By pressing key the sum of the right time + cooking time will appear;
keep the key pressed and at the same time, press keys o to
regulate the end of cooking time.
Release key to start the programmed count and the display will show
the right time together with symbols A and .
After set-up, to see the cooking time remaining, press the key ; to see
the end of cooking time press the key .
Set-up with incoherent values is logically prevented (e.g. the contrast
between a cooking time and a longer period will not be accepted by the
programmer).
3.2.4 End of cooking
When cooking is over, the oven will automatically switch off and, at the
same time, an intermittent alarm will sound. After switching off the alarm,
the display will once again show the right time together with the symbol
, indicating that the oven has returned to manual operation mode.

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3.2.5 Adjusting alarm volume
The acoustic alarm has three different settings. These can be operated,
while the alarm is sounding, by pressing key .
3.2.6 Switching off the alarm
The alarm switches off automatically after seven minutes. They can be
manually de-activated by pressing the keys and together.
3.2.7 Minute Counter
The programmer can also be used as a simple minute counter. By
pressing key , the display shows ; keep the key pressed and
at the same time press keys o . On releasing the key ,
programmed counting will begin and the display will show the current
time and the symbol .
After set-up, to see the remaining time, press the key .
Use as a minute counter does not interrupt functioning of the oven at the
end of the programmed time.
3.2.8 Cancellation of set data
Once the programme has been set, keep the key of the function to be
cancelled pressed, while at the same time is reached by means
of variation keys o . Time cancellation will be considered as end-of-
cooking time by the programmer.
3.2.9 Changing the set data
The cooking data entered can be changed at any time by keeping the
function key pressed and at the same time adjusting the keys o .